Oil Prices Rise Over $1 Amid Supply Disruptions
Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday as regional supply disruptions impacted global markets. Brent crude climbed $1.11, or 1.4%, to $82.53 per barrel, after reaching its highest level since January 2025 on Tuesday. US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 79 cents, or 1.1%, to $75.37, also near its highest since June. Production cuts in key […]
Dollar Gains as Euro and Other Currencies Come Under Pressure
The US dollar strengthened to a three-month high on Wednesday, while the euro slipped to $1.1581, extending losses for a third day and hitting its weakest level since late November. The British pound also fell 0.3% to $1.3315, and the Australian and New Zealand dollars weakened amid mixed economic signals. Rising energy prices have added […]
Gold Prices Climb as Investors Seek Stability
Gold prices rose over 1% on Wednesday, recovering from a more than one-week low reached in the previous session. Spot gold climbed to $5,168.69 per ounce, while US gold futures for April delivery increased to $5,178.40. The rise reflects investors turning to secure assets amid global market uncertainty. Earlier, gold had fallen more than 4%, […]
KP Launches Women Empowerment Policy 2026-2030
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, in collaboration with UN Women, has officially launched the Women Empowerment Policy 2026-2030. The policy was developed through a detailed consultative and evidence-based process led by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) and the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. The initiative also received technical support from […]
NA Passes Virtual Assets Bill 2026 to Regulate Cryptocurrency
The National Assembly has passed the Virtual Assets Bill 2026, formally paving the way for the regulation of cryptocurrency in Pakistan. The bill was approved after Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary moved a motion to suspend the regular assembly rules, allowing it to be taken up immediately. The legislation was presented on […]
Bano Qabil IT Centre Launched in Peshawar
A well-equipped IT training centre for youth has been opened in Peshawar to provide modern digital skills and online earning opportunities. The centre was launched under the Al-Khidmat Bano Qabil programme of Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan. It was established in collaboration with Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan. The facility is located at Markaz-e-Islami, Sardargarhi. The Jamaat-i-Islami Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emir, […]
Gold Surges by Rs. 13,300 per Tola
Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Monday, following gains in the international market. The price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs. 13,300 per tola to reach Rs. 563,862, while 10-gram gold rose by Rs. 11,402 to Rs. 483,420, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Silver also moved higher, with per-tola […]
Transport Fares Increase as Petrol Prices Hike
Public transport in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and surrounding areas has raised fares following a second major increase in petroleum prices. The stop-to-stop fare has now been fixed at Rs. 30, becoming the new minimum for intra-city travel. Longer routes between Rawalpindi and Islamabad have seen a Rs. 15 increase per passenger. Trips to suburban areas and […]
Gold Demand Rises as Markets Stay Uncertain
Gold prices climbed on Monday as investors sought secure investments amid growing uncertainty in global financial markets. Spot gold gained about 1.3% to trade near $5,349 per ounce, touching its highest level in more than four weeks during early trading. US gold futures also moved higher, rising over 2% to around $5,362 per ounce. Analysts […]